It seems that just about everyone in KY and TN claim to be part “Indian”. My family had that legend. So far 5-6 in my immediate family have tested and have no indication of Native American blood. I’d bet that most family legends get shot down on the “Indian” claim. You would think that even with dilution more of these would be substantiated if there had been that many Cherokee women around for marriage.
My experience also.........
Everyone claims the legend, and not once does Native American show up..... in the blood!
My wifes G.G.G.Grandfather had a child with a Javanese woman, he was a sea captain.... she still retains DNA from 'the region'........... albeit small..
